Re: [RBW] Lightest 650b wheelset that can take a 42mm tire?

I'm using 2nd gen PL23 on my Riv now too, same tire size in Compass LoupLoup. Love these rims! A very noticeable difference in feeling to the prior Soma Weymouth that I had on the same hubs. The PL23 spin up much nicer, the Weymouths felt heavy and draggy. I wish I could say I was still 250,

Re: [RBW] Lightest 650b wheelset that can take a 42mm tire?

I built a set of wheels for my Riv, with 36h Pacenti PL23 (the model the Brevet replaces). I usually run 40-45 psi in 650x38 Pari-Moto tires. I'm #250 and I don't ride gentle, and I've definitely hopped some curbs and ridden in the dirt. No dents in ~3 years and ~4000 miles. On Wed, Jan 17,

Re: [RBW] Lightest 650b wheelset that can take a 42mm tire?

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Re: [RBW] Lightest 650b wheelset that can take a 42mm tire?

Any decent wheel can hop a curb or take an urban pothole here or there, really (even lightweight 700c racing wheels). However, I suppose that ham-fisted curb BASHING (if that's what you're referring to) would be something else altogether, I guess. On Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 2:23:19 PM

Re: [RBW] Lightest 650b wheelset that can take a 42mm tire?

650b 130 or 135 Recreational road riding and commuting. Would like to spin up faster and see if there will be less sluggishness with a lighter set. Not that anything is wrong or sluggish about what I have now (GB 650b 36 spoke). I just decided that from now on that anytime I need to replace

Re: [RBW] Lightest 650b wheelset that can take a 42mm tire?

Also via Kirk P: *The rear hub is spaced for 130mm and is not currently convertable (I'll look into that), so I don't know how well that will work for 135mm spaced Rivendell frames, but it will work fine for the 132.5mm spaced, Rivendell frames. * jsk On Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at

Re: [RBW] Lightest 650b wheelset that can take a 42mm tire?

The OP didn't specify if he wanted or needed a 135mm OLD rear wheel, but I suspect many readers of this thread have 650B Rivendells, which are almost exclusively 135mm in back. I did not see whether that Pacenti page specifies rear OLD. Since it doesn't say, I'm assuming it's probably 130mm.

Re: [RBW] Lightest 650b wheelset that can take a 42mm tire?

Ever the gentleman, K/P replied quickly and gave his approval to repost his answers here: I asked: *Am particularly curious about the hubs, are they branded Pacenti? Or if not, who makes them (they're quite good looking!)? Great call on the 28H. Lastly, how would you rate the noise level of

Re: [RBW] Lightest 650b wheelset that can take a 42mm tire?

Thanks. I’ll give that a try when a big thaw finally arrives. > On Jan 17, 2018, at 1:12 PM, Tim Gavin wrote: > > VO recommends adding a couple drops of light oil to the pawls to quiet their > VO Grand Cru hub. > I noticed a very significant drop in pawl

Re: [RBW] Lightest 650b wheelset that can take a 42mm tire?

VO recommends adding a couple drops of light oil to the pawls to quiet their VO Grand Cru hub. I noticed a very significant drop in pawl noise after application. Phil tenacious oil works great. Repeat ~quarterly for best results. On Wed, Jan 17, 2018 at 12:08 PM, David Hays <23writ...@gmail.com>

Re: [RBW] Lightest 650b wheelset that can take a 42mm tire?

My problem as well. I had Pacenti rims made into wheels locally and picked up classic style VO Gand Cru hubs for them. Beautiful but so noisy. People suggested I just keep peddling to stop the noise... > On Jan 17, 2018, at 12:15 PM, jeffrey kane wrote: > > I'm not bugged

Re: [RBW] Lightest 650b wheelset that can take a 42mm tire?

I'm not bugged by the look --- my crankypants problem is that I can't stand noisy/buzzing hubs and the options to avoid them seem to only get slimmer and slimmer. I think I'll send Pacenti and e-mail and see what they say ... On Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 9:58:48 AM UTC-5, Belopsky wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Lightest 650b wheelset that can take a 42mm tire?

That is a very light wheelset for conventional spokes and rims and hubs. My early 2000s 559/26" Ultegra wheelset was only 100 grams or so lighter (32 Revolution with alloy nipples, very light M14A rims, 8 speed Ultegra hubs) and that had the very significant saving of rims and spokes 1" shorter,

Re: [RBW] Lightest 650b wheelset that can take a 42mm tire?

they look great. high flange for strength on 28h rims, but still drilled for weight savings. thats one hecka light wheelset On Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 9:17:16 AM UTC-5, jeffrey kane wrote: > > Wowza, I doidn't know Pacenti was offering built wheel sets. I can give a > super-positive

Re: [RBW] Lightest 650b wheelset that can take a 42mm tire?

Not sure what they are either, but I dislike the look :/ On Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 9:17:16 AM UTC-5, jeffrey kane wrote: > > Wowza, I doidn't know Pacenti was offering built wheel sets. I can give a > super-positive thumbs up to the Brevet rim ... but it's not clear to me > what hubs

Re: [RBW] Lightest 650b wheelset that can take a 42mm tire?

Wowza, I doidn't know Pacenti was offering built wheel sets. I can give a super-positive thumbs up to the Brevet rim ... but it's not clear to me what hubs those are. Does anyone know? On Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 2:06:01 AM UTC-5, Reed Kennedy wrote: > > Probably something like this: > >

Re: [RBW] Lightest 650b wheelset that can take a 42mm tire?

Probably something like this: https://pacenticycledesign.com/products/brevet-wheel-set-27-5-650b-rim-brake-11speed-shimano Though if you wanted to get truly silly you could buy A23 rims in 36 hole, build them up skipping every other hole with only 18 spokes, and use one of the ridiculous-light

[RBW] Lightest 650b wheelset that can take a 42mm tire?

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